Isgender is a village in Bereket District, Balkan Province, Turkmenistan. It is nearly 15 km southeast from the town of Galkynyş, 30 km west from Gyzylarbat, or 40 km east from Bereket. In 2022, the village had a population of 858 people.

Etymology Isgender is a local equivalent to the name Alexander. This name refers to Alexander the Great, who is said to have established a fortress nearby during his Persian campaigns.

History The village of Isgender was initially located within Gulmaç rural council's jurisdiction. On 10 December 2022 however, Gulmaç rural council was abolished while villages under its jurisdiction were transferred to the town of Galkynyş.

Subordination Gulmaç is subordinated to the town of Galkynyş along with five other villages:

Galkynyş, town Gamakly, village Gulmaç, village Isgender, village Ok, village Öýleguşluk, village

See also

List of cities, towns and villages in Turkmenistan List of municipalities in Balkan Province

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